Opera

SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera.

Lisa Hirsch - November 12, 2025

The company will revive Francesca Zambello’s Der Ring des Nibelungen in 2028.

Yoshi Kato - November 12, 2025

The world premiere by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang opens Nov. 14 at War Memorial Opera House.

Nicholas Jones - November 11, 2025

The energetic young period ensemble and vocal soloist Nicoletta Berry brought thrilling intensity to Italian Baroque music.

Janos Gereben - November 10, 2025

Take a look at the incoming roster for the prestigious training program.

Harlow Robinson - November 10, 2025

Sarah Kirkland's exciting new opera Hildegard, from Beth Morrison Productions, takes a modern look at the medieval saint and composer.

Lisa Hirsch - November 7, 2025

The anti-hero Hercules tries to marry his son’s fiancée, gods and goddesses intervene — what could possibly go wrong?

Lisa Hirsch - October 28, 2025

Richard Wagner’s symbol-laden drama becomes human in the company’s subtle, dramatically keen production.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 25, 2025

Migraines, a mystic, and a 25-year historical fascination culminated in the composer’s first opera, debuting at the Los Angeles Opera Nov. 5–9.

Lisa Hirsch - October 21, 2025

The conductor enters the fifth year of her tenure after a string of successes with Wagner and Verdi.

Lisa Hirsch - September 30, 2025

Avery Boettcher shines as the opera’s tragic protagonist, but middling results from her counterparts weigh down the production.